March 5, 2024
UPDATE
Apple introduces transcripts for Apple Podcasts
Transcripts provide full-text show for every episode, making podcasts extra accessible and immersive than ever earlier than
At the moment Apple introduces transcripts for Apple Podcasts, an revolutionary new characteristic that makes podcasts extra accessible and simpler to navigate.
With transcripts, customers can learn the total textual content of an episode, search the episode for a particular phrase or phrase, and faucet on the textual content to play the podcast from that time within the episode. As an episode performs, every phrase is highlighted, making it simple to observe alongside.
“Introducing transcripts on Apple Podcasts builds on Apple’s dedication to creating services for everybody,” stated Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s senior director, International Accessibility Coverage & Initiatives. “We’re thrilled to make transcripts extensively out there for all, including a further layer of accessibility to the Podcasts expertise.”
Transcripts can improve a consumer’s podcast expertise in a number of methods, serving to them catch each phrase from their favourite hosts, be taught a brand new language, and extra simply discover information they heard on an episode. Customers will be capable to entry an episode’s transcript from the bottom-left nook on the Now Enjoying display.
Transcripts had been constructed to strengthen accessibility. The font and colour distinction had been designed to make long-form textual content simpler to scan and skim. Customers who’re Deaf or onerous of listening to are additionally capable of entry transcripts with out having to press play on the episode.
Beginning immediately, transcripts can be found for English-, French-, Spanish-, and German-language podcasts on iPhone and iPad with iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4. Transcripts is not going to provide translations from one language to a different. Transcripts will robotically be out there for brand new episodes shortly after episodes are revealed. Beforehand launched episodes will probably be transcribed over time.
Creators preferring to supply their very own transcripts can achieve this by way of RSS tags or in Apple Podcasts Join for subscriber episodes. Study extra at podcasters.apple.com/help/5316-transcripts-on-apple-podcasts.
Availability
Transcripts can be found with iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 for podcasts in English, French, German, and Spanish, with back-catalog episodes being added over time. Transcripts will be accessed in over 170 nations and areas.
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